Baroness: "best chard I've ever had." John Maxwell: "This is a big chard." Dora: "I love it..." unanimous, A1+
Enjoying wines w Steve, GM, at Walker's Fish Market, Burlington. He's quite the wine afficionato. Standouts: Viewpointe Auxerrois: Enjoyable aromas of spice and floral. Medium body, hint of minerality with green apples, apricots and citrus. Long finish. And...
Governato Chianti
Made in the Ripasso method in which dried grapes are included in the vinification. This adds considerable robustness to this already gorgeous Sangiovese. Old world charm.
Steph, Ania, Andrew slept over last nite. Ania had 2 bowls of cereal. As we speak, she is now watching kid's programs on TV. steph will be back shortly, having taken Andrew to the scool bus.
Well crafted, beautiful mouthfeel. Notes of lime & honeycomb in a creamy finish w hint of gapefruit rind. Elegant & aristocratic. Oh yeah, baby: where you been all my life? To be available in Ontario soon thru Carriage Trade agency.
Thx to Margaret Leman for helping me recall the whole thing!
T -is it true
H - is it helpful?
I - is it inspiring
N - is it necessary?
K - is it kind?
Enticing fresh nose in this hand-crafted gem. Austrian Sparkling wines date back to Imperial times of the mighty Austro-Hungarian Empire. Subtle candied tangerine & ripe peach & apricot. Off dry. Elegant. Lustfully desirable.
Exc turnout. Highlight wines were by Steininger, Andert, Nikolaihof, Rabl, Wieninger. Great to see Willi Klinger of Wines of Austria and many notable professionals. Wines were clean, elegant and world-class.
Highlight wines tasted With the Product Consultants: Andert gewürztraminer, Andert Beerenauslese Grand Cuveé, Steininger grüner veltliner sparkling. All 3 are top shelf. Tomorrow: Austrian Trade tasting fr 12 to 4 at Rosehill Lounge.
Gearing up for the Austrian Wine Tasting event for Trade in Toronto: Wed 12 - 4. Will feature Josef Andert fr Neusiedlersee.
Made Japanese noodles in pan at home w chicken, broccoli, mixed veg. Seasoned w cumin, coriander, soy sc. Will stay in tonite & watch movie.
